Please recommend a pad spreader for Evo8
I'm interested in getting a pad spreader to speed up pad changes at the track. I know how to do it without one, but I'd rather use a spreader to speed up things. I'm not sure which ones work well with the Evo8 stock calipers?
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Pull one pad out, use old pad to pry pistons back in, install one new pad. Pull other old pad out, pry pistons back in, install other new pad.
Otherwise, Girodisc sells an actual tool. http://www.girodisc.com/Caliper-pist...er_p_5970.html |
Originally Posted by letsgetthisdone
(Post 11748865)
Pull one pad out, use old pad to pry pistons back in, install one new pad. Pull other old pad out, pry pistons back in, install other new pad.
Otherwise, Girodisc sells an actual tool. http://www.girodisc.com/Caliper-pist...er_p_5970.html I was hoping someone here had experience with one of the smaller units and could confirm it works on Evo calipers. I've changed pads on my Evo probably 100X without the tool, but I'm hoping to be able to do it faster since I no longer trailer my car to the track and want to change them quickly upon arrival. There are many of these tools on the market but they don't all work with all calipers. The Lisle one looks compact and is pretty cheap, but does it work well on an Evo? |
That 4 piston caliper they show in the photo is a Toyota caliper, they're about as big as our brembo. It should work. If it doesn't, it's amazon, returns are super easy...lol
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Is a spreader really faster than pushing back the pistons with a blunt object? Not being facetious, I'm genuinely curious. I knock mine back in a matter of seconds and I'm on my way.
If it's faster and/or easier, I'm all for it! |
Originally Posted by EVO8LTW
(Post 11748870)
I was hoping someone here had experience with one of the smaller units and could confirm it works on Evo calipers. I've changed pads on my Evo probably 100X without the tool, but I'm hoping to be able to do it faster since I no longer trailer my car to the track and want to change them quickly upon arrival. There are many of these tools on the market but they don't all work with all calipers. The Lisle one looks compact and is pretty cheap, but does it work well on an Evo?
https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-29100-Q...e+pad+spreader |
Originally Posted by EVO8LTW
I was hoping someone here had experience with one of the smaller units and could confirm it works on Evo calipers. I've changed pads on my Evo probably 100X without the tool, but I'm hoping to be able to do it faster since I no longer trailer my car to the track and want to change them quickly upon arrival. There are many of these tools on the market but they don't all work with all calipers. The Lisle one looks compact and is pretty cheap, but does it work well on an Evo?
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Great, thanks all. I'll give it a try. i've found that having the right tool for little things makes a big difference in how enjoyable this hobby is, especially after 40!
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Originally Posted by EVO8LTW
Great, thanks all. I'll give it a try. i've found that having the right tool for little things makes a big difference in how enjoyable this hobby is, especially after 40!
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Bought one. Significantly cheaper than the girodisc tool and if it works, will definitely save me a lot of time/effort for pad swaps.
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Originally Posted by Sawdust
(Post 11748984)
Shipped and sold by Amazon, so no hassle returns.
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Weird, I've never had an issue with amazon returns.
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I use this one. works well enough |
Not sure if this one was posted, but it is great!
https://www.amazon.com/Disc-Brake-Piston-Reset-Press/dp/B00ZGU9IOI/ref=sr_1_20?srs=11504690011&ie=UTF8&qid=1497970833&sr=8-20
Right now it is $24.95 + $6.75 shipping |
Originally Posted by barneyb
(Post 11749680)
If your definition of no hassle is you don't get your money back but instead get a credit that can only be used on Amazon. Or if your definition is, when they pick the wrong part, you can't exchange it but only return it and wait several weeks for a credit to be posted and then order again.
Sorry for the OT |
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